What are the start sequence signals?
Rule- Australia
- Australian Sailing
- Race management
- Racing Rules of Sailing
- Race officers
- Open age
- 2026/27
Under rule 26, races are started with these signals. Times are taken from the visual signals; the absence of a sound signal is disregarded.
| Minutes before starting signal | Visual signal | Sound | Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (or as stated in the notice of race or sailing instructions) | Class flag | One | Warning signal |
| 4 | P, I, Z, Z with I, U or black flag | One | Preparatory signal |
| 1 | Preparatory flag removed | One long | One minute |
| 0 | Class flag removed | One | Starting signal |
The warning signal for each succeeding class is made with or after the starting signal of the preceding class.
Source: Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028, rule 26, https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/ofeyzh6cn3tumfga.pdf
Added 24 Oct 2026